Festive customs are big part of the Christmas cheer. Here’s a look at the history behind these beloved traditions!
People Watching: Spring
As the seasons change, so does the narrator’s grip on…
People Watching: Winter
The narrator is alone, adrift in their empty apartment, a…
People Watching: Fall
Marlène has left. The world's silence echoes a deep void…
People Watching: Summer
In the pulsating Paris nightlife, two souls meet and become…
The Neapolitan Novel
By now, you have probably heard of the #1 book of the century in the "100 Best Books of the 21st Century" ranking in The New York Times. The 2011 novel by one of the most acclaimed Italian authors was even adapted into a TV series, which first hit the screens in 2018. But what…
Planet X (9): Myth or truth?
The universe is far more complicated than we think, but…
What were the key reasons for the Jewish Bund’s demise in early revolutionary Russia?
A history essay exploring the causes of the fall of…
Iceland, a Laboratory of Inclusion: Chronicle of an Erasmus+ Journey into Social Policymaking
Reykjavik, October 2024 – Iceland is not just that volcanic…
Antonio de Oliveira Salazar, the Forgotten Dictator of Portugal
As most people with the bare minimum of historical knowledge…
Our Life Inside a Giant Black Hole
Have you ever considered jumping into a black hole to…
Hyperreality: When We Care for the Unreal
The concept of reality is culturally and philosophically debated, notably…
What were the key reasons for the Jewish Bund’s demise in early revolutionary Russia?
A history essay exploring the causes of the fall of…
The Hidden Beauty of Words
Language, a complex human construct, evolves through cultural exchange and…
Evening Darkness
Through rich and visual language, this poem reflects on the experiences of humankind—how we are mere spectators of the universe’s eternity…
Dernier Pogo à Paris
La Souris Déglinguée, a legendary French punk band, remains influential with diverse music themes, especially reflecting on Asian cultures.
The Loss of the European Dream
Europe’s ideals of democracy and free speech are eroding, leaving newcomers like Sofiane disillusioned with the elusive European Dream.
The Downfall of Plastic Surgeries
In the 2010s, plastic surgeries rose in popularity among young people. This trend may be on its way to die down, as people have started preferring natural beauty.
Space Research in Everyday Life
Have you ever wondered about the purpose of space exploration, and what good it does for your everyday life?
The Evolution of Peer Pressure
Peer pressure is a phenomenon that has always been around, but how is it changing as social media is becoming a part of everyday life?
What We Do Not Become
We all have regrets: the choices we made, the paths we took. How can we deal with this and focus on what is important in life?
A Guide to Getting into Reading Classics
Young people might feel as if classics are unrelatable to them. However, there are many old books that explore emotions many feel even today: here is a guide to some of them.
Sylvia Plath´s Fig Tree Analogy
“The Bell Jar” depicts Esther’s struggle with indecision using the fig tree metaphor, emphasizing the importance of making choices.